Update: Area clear of most severe weather

Tornado warnings swept through the area along with severe thunderstorms. The storms have mostly passed through, but thousands of residents are now without power in the area.

About 33,000 people are without power, according to Duke Energy, with the majority being in Clermont County and Northern Kentucky.

National Weather Service meteorologist said the warnings were triggered after radar indicated the weather was capable of producing a tornado.

Earlier Dearborn, Ripley and Franklin counties in Indiana had been under a tornado warning.

The entire region remains under a severe thunderstorm warning. It has been accompanied by damaging winds as the storm moves at speed up to 75 mph.

About 2,500 people are currently without power, mostly northeastern Butler County, according to Duke Energy.

We're getting hit with the same weather system that produced a tornado that touched down around noon Eastern Time in central Illinois, causing significant damage to homes and vehicles, according to news reports. Officials with the National Weather Service in Wilmington say the system will weaken a bit before it hits this region, but tornadoes are still possible.

Sunday afternoon's home Bengals game versus the Browns went on as scheduled with no problems other than a downpour. But the threat of severe weather canceled tailgates and fans started streaming out in the third quarter as the rains began to hit. Earlier in the day high winds sent a tree crashing onto a major transmission line around 11:30 a.m. knocking out power for to nearly 28,000 Duke Energy customers from Wyoming to Colerain Township. Power was restored about 90 minutes later.

The National Weather Service is predicting gusty winds all day, and two lines of severe storms battering the region.

The first comes this afternoon, bringing with it the possibility of severe thunderstorms, and even tornadoes.

Then a second fast-moving round of storms will hit between 6-8 p.m. with winds of 70 miles per hour or greater.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory that will be in effect until midnight Sunday.

Southwest winds will blow 15 to 25 mph - with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds that strong may cause minor property damage without added precautions.

Scattered tree and power line damage is also possible. Driving could be difficult and motorists in high profile vehicles are advised to be especially careful.

The two storms Sunday, especially the afternoon one, will bring with them even higher wind gusts and possible isolated tornadic activity, said Mike Kurz, of the National Weather Center in Wilmington.

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Update: Area clear of most severe weather

Tornado warnings swept through the area along with severe thunderstorms. The storms have mostly passed through, but thousands of residents are now without power in the area.